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Since Farenga & Sons opened our doors about 150 years ago, we have been committed to serving the families of Queens and Astoria during some of their most difficult moments. It’s not just a job for us; it truly is our calling.   Every day, you hear about more and more family-owned funeral homes selling to large corporations. Not Farenga & …
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Nowadays, so much of life is lived online, whether it’s posting an update on social media, checking a bank account, or logging daily workouts. You and your loved ones have likely accumulated a large amount of digital assets over the years, and it’s natural to wonder what will happen to all these files after death. …
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At Farenga Family of Funeral Homes & Cremation Service , our compassionate staff members help families cope with the deaths of immediate family members, including mothers. If you have lost your mother, seeing neighbors celebrate Mother’s Day this month throughout Queens and Astoria can be difficult and painful. We want those who are grieving this loss to know that they are not alone.   Here are …
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Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time. Stories define us, connect us, and help us heal. That’s why our caring team at Farenga Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service finds it so important to help families tell stories about their loved ones in ways that are personal and meaningful. Stories told during funerals , visitations, and even funeral receptions encourage loved ones to revisit memories, …
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The death of a loved one is one of life’s most challenging moments. At Farenga Family of Funeral Homes & Cremation Service , helping families navigate this acute loss is our highest priority. We’ve served our community for nearly 150 years and have been family owned and operated since 1876. Our compassionate staff is experienced in assisting families with burial and cremation services at our two …
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With fluctuating prices and unsettling events happening around the world at every turn, much of the future is uncertain. Preplanning your funeral is a way to take control of your future even amidst all of life’s unpredictability. Here at Farenga & Sons , we encourage our neighbors throughout Queens and Astoria to plan their funeral ahead of time, and there is no better time than now. …
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Eulogy, obituary, burial vault—these are just a few of the terms you’ll hear once you start planning your loved one’s funeral service. The funeral world has its own set of specific terms that funeral directors use to communicate their services to families. At Farenga Funeral Homes , our experienced staff members help families in Queens and Astoria understand our available services and get …
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  When a family decides to open their own business – be it a restaurant, a bookstore, or a funeral home – they put their hearts and souls into their work. They rely on positive word of mouth to expand and find new customers. Neighbors telling neighbors about a positive experience. Locals who recommend products …
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Choosing a final resting place for a loved one is a big decision. It’s a meaningful place to which generations will return for years to come. Sometimes the right location for a loved one is out of state, perhaps in their hometown or place of origin. Losing a loved one is never easy, and often …
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One of the questions we’re often asked here at Farenga Funeral Homes is whether there’s any noticeable difference between a family-owned funeral home and a funeral home that is part of a corporate-owned chain. Our answer is always a resounding, “Yes!” For more than 6 generations our family has been committed to serving our neighbors in Queens and Astoria  – and our experience speaks for itself. …
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